COND-212

1 credit(s)

Course Chair: Arnold Friedman

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Required of: All except FILM, MTHE and MUED majors

Electable by: All

Prerequisites: COND-211 or COND-216

Department: COMP

The course assumes basic beat pattern knowledge and covers three areas: (1) symphonic conducting with an instrumental soloist (concerto), (2) symphonic conducting with a vocal soloist (operatic aria), and (3) symphonic conducting of a major modern work involving complete meter changes. Works used include a romantic piano or violin concerto, an operatic excerpt, and a piece such as Petrouchka, The Rite of Spring, or Symphonies of Wind Instruments.

COND-216

Required of: All students not taking COND-211, except MTHE and MUED majors

Electable by: All

Prerequisites: ET-211 or ET-231

Department: COMP

This course emphasizes in-depth score study and elements involved with the formulation of musical ideas, the role of the conductor, and the proper kind of relationship between the conductor and the orchestra. Students gain valuable experience rehearsing and conducting an ensemble. The course utilizes eight keyboards, allowing the formation of an in-class live keyboard ensemble creating a virtual orchestral sound. Each of eight performers play their own individual lines from the score while one person conducts and rehearses the ensemble. Each conductor will be videotaped while in front of the ensemble for further study.

COND-217

Required of: FILM majors and all students not taking COND-212, except MTHE and MUED majors

Electable by: All

Prerequisites: COND-211 or COND-216

Department: COMP

A conducting class class where students conduct other students playing MIDI keyboards that create the sounds of the instruments of an orchestral ensemble. Each student learns all aspects of score preparation and rehearsal techniques. All sessions are recorded for home study.

Fundamental beat patterns, basic conducting technique, phrasing and articulation, problems of tempo. Discussion and study of terminology. Lab sessions for choral application of classroom skills. Geared to the needs of public school music educators. Emphasis on secondary school repertoire.

Fundamental beat patterns, basic conducting technique, phrasing and articulation, problems of tempo. Discussion and study of score analysis. Lab sessions for instrumental application of classroom skills. Geared to the needs of public school music educators. NOTE: Performance on secondary instrument(s) is required.

COND-321

2 credit(s)

Course Chair: Cecil Adderley

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Required of: MUED majors

Electable by: MUED majors

Prerequisites: COND-221

Department: MUED

Detailed attention to typical vocal repertoire with extensive analysis and application of rehearsal techniques as they apply to specific public school groups. More advanced lab sessions for application of classroom principles.

COND-322

2 credit(s)

Course Chair: Cecil Adderley

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Required of: MUED majors

Electable by: MUED majors

Prerequisites: COND-222

Department: MUED

Detailed attention to typical instrumental repertoire with extensive analysis and application of rehearsal techniques as they apply to specific public school groups. More advanced lab sessions for application of classroom principles. NOTE: Performance on secondary instrument(s) is required.

COND-351

2 credit(s)

Course Chair: Arnold Friedman

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Required of: None

Electable by: All

Prerequisites: COND-212 or COND-217

Department: COMP

A practical course for conductors and music directors in preparation, organization, rehearsal, and recording under studio conditions. Emphasis on establishing fluency in conducting and rehearsal techniques to maximize efficiency in the session.

COND-355

2 credit(s)

Course Chair: Arnold Friedman

Semesters Offered: Fall Only

Required of: None

Electable by: All

Prerequisites: COND-212 or COND-217

Department: COMP

This course is designed to give students practical experience in conducting rehearsals of small instrumental groups. Students will expand their conducting technique and deepen their score-preparation skills in class meetings with their colleagues playing MIDI keyboards in preparation for sessions with small ensembles (e.g., brass quintet, flute choir, string quartet, wind quintet); at these sessions themselves, the students will meet the challenges of analog instrumental groups—balance, intonation, rehearsal skills, and conductor-performer relations.